An endodontist, who normally works on people, and her assistant both volunteered their services, Lavin said, to perform a root canal on the fully sedated 450-pound bear. They were part of a larger ...

A young polar bear at the Alaska Zoo is flashing a healthier smile after undergoing an unusual dental procedure.Kova, a female polar bear orphaned near Prudhoe Bay in 2022, broke one of her canine ...

Despite its reputation, a root canal is often smoother, quicker and less painful than most people expect. Here’s what you can expect.